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3 teens charged after 18-year-old found shot to death in middle of Cobb street

Police have charged two more suspects in connection with a Cobb County murder.

Cobb County, GA · 19h

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Paulding County chase: Deputy uses PIT maneuver to stop fleeing U-Haul

Paulding County deputies used a PIT maneuver to stop a fleeing U-Haul truck following a suspicious activity call on Dallas Acworth Highway. Deputies arrested driver Bobbie Eveans and found a 5-gallon bucket of copper wire inside the vehicle, officials said. Three others were charged with loitering and bonded out of...

Paulding County, GA · 9h

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Rockmart Man Arrested After Foot Chase on New Prospect Road

Chad Andrew Chandler, 42 of Rockmart man, was arrested recently after allegedly attempting to flee from a Polk County officer during an investigation on New Prospect Road. According to an incident report, an officer was patrolling the area of New Prospect Road at approximately 10:43 p.m. when she observed a man later identified a Chad Andrew Chandler riding a bicycle.

Polk County, GA · 22h

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Train, tractor-trailer collide in Douglas County

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga. - A train collided with a tractor-trailer near Veterans Memorial Highway and Municipal Parkway in Douglas County, shutting down traffic in both directions. SKYFOX flew over the scene shortly before noon Thursday and it appeared the trailer was split in two, with the truck cab across the road.

Douglas County, GA · 1d

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Mableton wall vent conceals $74,000 cash

Federal agents uncovered 60 pounds of fentanyl hidden inside car batteries at a suspected Austell laboratory and $74,000 stashed in a Mableton wall vent, resulting in federal trafficking charges against 32-year-old Michael Antonio Cruz.

Austell, GA · 1d

Marietta Daily Journal

Georgia Lottery announces local winners

The Georgia Lottery announced that a 100X The Money ticket from Food Mart, 86 Fairground Street NE in Marietta, won $10,000 on Nov. 12. Two players hit the jackpot for $129,120 each in the Nov. 10 Fantasy 5 drawing. One player purchased their ticket from New Grands, 27 Golf Crest Drive in Acworth while the other player, an Ellenwood resident, purchased their ticket on the Georgia Lottery site. Both tickets matched all five winning numbers, which was 11-15-18-20-23. As with all Georgia Lottery games, proceeds from scratchers, Fantasy 5, Diggi Games and Millionaire for Life benefit education in the state of Georgia. For more information, visit www.galottery.com .

Marietta, GA · 18h

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Train Splits Tractor-Trailer in Half Near Douglasville, Shuts Down Busy Roadway

Municipal Pkwy & Veterans Memorial Hwy — Reported Train-Truck Collision Site. A train slammed into a tractor-trailer near Veterans Memorial Highway and Municipal Parkway in Douglas County, splitting the trailer into two pieces and leaving the truck cab sprawled across the roadway. The crash shut down traffic in both directions as crews worked the scene.

Douglas County, GA · 19h

The City Menus

Dollar Tree Planning New Location in Former Douglasville Walgreens

Dollar Tree is preparing to move into the former Walgreens building at 3851 Chapel Hill Road in Douglasville. Construction plans call for a $500,000 renovation of the approximately 10,424-square-foot space, including new flooring, updated walls and ceilings, checkout counters, shelving, and improvements to the building’s exterior. According to construction documents, work is scheduled to begin […] The post Dollar Tree Planning New Location in Former Douglasville Walgreens appeared first on The City Menus .

Douglasville, GA · 16h

Marietta Daily Journal

A homebuilding legend looks back on five decades in Cobb County

EAST COBB — When John Wieland first visited Cobb County in the 1970s, there was little more than farmland crisscrossed by two-lane country roads. The now-renowned homebuilder spoke during a Thursday Cobb Chamber meeting at the Indian Hills County Club, where he reflected on his career building numerous subdivisions in east Cobb and beyond. A half-century after he first came to the county, Wieland said he’s enjoyed success thanks to his commitment to quality and the strength of the county’s leaders and community. “We found out about Cobb County and it was absolutely fantastic,” Wieland said. A career constructing a community Wieland said he got into homebuilding for the same reason most other people do — “you’re unemployed.” He moved to Georgia from New York City in the late 1960s armed with an MBA from Harvard University and an entrepreneurial spirit. He first went into business with a business school friend in Carrollton, but his partner soon pushed him out. Wieland then moved to south Atlanta, where he had professional connections, and founded his own homebuilding business, John Wieland Homes, in 1970. His first encounter with Cobb County came a few years later when a mortgage lender he frequently worked

Cobb County, GA · 1d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

Major crimes unit investigates a 3-year-old’s serious fall injury

The Cobb County Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating a 3-year-old boy’s serious fall injury at a residence in Austell on Nov. 11.

Austell, GA · 18h

atlantanewsfirst.com

3 teens now charged in deadly Powder Springs shooting

On Friday, police announced that two more teenagers have been charged in connection with the shooting.

Powder Springs, GA · 2d

Marietta Daily Journal

Cobb County Restaurant Report Card – 11/12/2026

The Georgia Department of Public Health conducted food service inspections in Cobb County on 11/12/2026. The following 4 establishments were inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🟡 Grade B (80–89) — 1 location CHINA DOLL RESTAURANT THE — 🟡 80 (Grade B)• Inspected: 11-12-2026 • 1230 POWERS FERRY RD SE STE 4-5 MARIETTA, GA 30067 • (770) 955-6544 🟢 Grade A (90–100) — 3 locations PAPPADEAUX SEAFOOD KITCHEN — 🟢 97 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-12-2026 • 2830 WINDY HILL RD SE MARIETTA, GA 30067 • (770) 984-8899SUSHIOLOGY — 🟢 100 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-12-2026 • 1615 RIDENOUR BLVD NW STE 207 KENNESAW, GA 30152 • (678) 324-0912MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO — 🟢 100 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-12-2026 • 3940 CHEROKEE ST STE 103 KENNESAW, GA 30144 • (404) 704-7610 Source: Georgia Environmental Health Food Service Inspection database. Data reflects food service inspections conducted 11/12/2026–11/12/2026.

Cobb County, GA · 23h

Marietta Daily Journal

Mableton man charged after 60 lbs of fentanyl discovered in shed

A Mableton man is facing federal drug charges after officials discovered nearly 60 pounds of fentanyl inside a backyard shed in Austell. Michael Antonio Cruz, 32, of Mableton, was arraigned in federal court Thursday after a grand jury indicted him on charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, as well as possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Theodore Hertzberg. “The staggering quantity of fentanyl Cruz allegedly possessed posed a critical threat to public health and safety. But for the intervention of law enforcement, the fentanyl could have reached the streets and had potentially fatal consequences,” Hertzberg said. “My office will continue to work closely with our law enforcement partners to aggressively prosecute the criminals who deal this poison in our community.” On Sept. 30, federal agents conducting a narcotics investigation executed several search warrants at three residences allegedly owned by Cruz. In Austell, agents searched a backyard shed and found nearly 60 pounds of fentanyl shaped in 26 individually wrapped bricks with stamped markings on each side, Hertzberg said. At a separate residence in Mableton, agents found multiple scales, buckets of a cutting agent commonly used with methamphetamine and cocaine, plastic

Mableton, GA · 1d

Marietta Daily Journal

Cobb Police investigating head-on collision on Burnt Hickory Road

A driver was left with serious injuries after two cars collided head-on Thursday afternoon along Burnt Hickory Road near the intersection with Old Mountain Road, according to a news release. According to the release, a Ford Explorer was traveling west on Burnt Hickory Road and entered the eastbound lane, right in the path of a Ford Econoline van carrying two passengers. The two vehicles collided head-on, causing both cars to spin out of control. The Explorer came to a stop in the westbound lane, while the van stopped in the eastbound lane. The driver of the van was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, according to the release. One of the passengers was taken to the hospital with less serious injuries, and the other passenger experienced injuries but did not go to the hospital. The driver of the Explorer was not injured. Police did not identify any of the drivers or passengers, and no charges have been announced. The incident briefly closed a portion of Burnt Hickory Road Thursday evening while authorities investigated, according to an alert sent out by the Marietta Police Department. The wreck remains under investigation, and anyone with information is urged to contact Cobb Police

Marietta, GA · 16h

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Conyers hosts undefeated Heritage playoff clash

New Manchester High School travels to Conyers to face an undefeated Heritage High School football team in the first round of the playoffs as the visitors seek their first Round of 16 berth since 2020.

Conyers, GA · 10h

Court TV

Judge denies mistrial for defendant charged with murder after detective’s comment

DALLAS, Ga. (Court TV) — A Georgia woman is standing trial on charges that she killed her husband by shooting him in their home, but her defense says the victim took his own life. Lacy Jolee Boles, 43, has pleaded not guilty to malice murder, felony murder and aggravated assault in the death of her […] The post Judge denies mistrial for defendant charged with murder after detective’s comment appeared first on Court TV .

Dallas, GA · 2d

Marietta Daily Journal

Cheeseburger slider restaurant opens in Acworth

A new cheeseburger slider restaurant opened its doors in Acworth Wednesday. Smalls Sliders opened its new location located at 3240 North Cobb Parkway. It is the slider restaurant’s third location in Georgia and second in Cobb County, following the one in Marietta located at 2355 Windy Hill Road. Smalls serves fresh, cooked-to-order cheeseburger sliders along with waffle fries, shakes, queso dip and its house sauce. It offers walk-up ordering windows and drive-thru service rather than a traditional indoor area. The restaurant has a distinct modular design built from orange shipping containers. “We’ve seen firsthand the enthusiasm that Smalls Sliders brings to the communities it serves, and we’re proud to continue growing the brand’s presence in Georgia,” franchisee Rocky Moore said. “Building on the momentum of our Marietta location, we see tremendous opportunity to introduce even more guests to the Smalls experience. "We look forward to becoming part of the Acworth community, creating local jobs and serving up the fresh, cooked-to-order sliders that have made this brand a fan favorite.”

Acworth, GA · 1d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

911 call, McDonald’s bag and a Swiffer: Jury hears first testimony in Paulding murder trial

The murder trial for Lacy Boles began on Wednesday, nearly seven years after her husband, Daniel Akers, was shot and killed in their Paulding County home. The defense argued that the shooting occurred accidentally during a struggle following a domestic dispute.

Paulding County, GA · 1d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

Section of I-285 closes for construction this weekend

Drivers beware: All lanes of a section of Interstate 285 in Cobb County and Atlanta are closing for construction this weekend.

Cobb County, GA · 17h

Marietta Daily Journal